Unit 2 Test

Front

What is a delta?

Back

A landform created by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river, where the river meets a body of water.

Front

In which direction does the Mill River flow if it is indicated as flowing Northeast on a map?

Back

The Mill River flows towards the Northeast.

Front

What is a meander in geography?

Back

A winding curve or bend in a river's path.

Front

What does discharge refer to in the context of rivers?

Back

The amount of water that a stream carries in a given amount of time.

Front

How is a valley with steep sides and a flat bottom formed?

Back

It is formed by an alpine glacier flowing down through the valley, causing erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What is the definition of erosion?

Back

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is sediment?

Back

Small particles of rock, soil, and organic material that are transported by water, wind, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the difference between a river and a stream?

Back

A river is a larger, flowing body of water, while a stream is a smaller, flowing body of water.

Front

What is a flood plain?

Back

An area of land adjacent to a river that is subject to flooding.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What is glacial drift?

Back

Sediment that has been transported and deposited by a glacier.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2